Boromir and Faramir
So many people claim that in the film Faramir is just a "younger" version of Boromir--which is a statement I've always found puzzling. Finally, I decided to break it down.
Boromir talks more, a lot more. He rarely lets a chance to say something go by--even giving a little speech as he lays dying (and a mighty moving speech it is too!). Faramir on the other hand hardly speaks at all, but puts enormous weight into ever word.
And look at how they listen. Boromir engages you in debates, tries to argue. Faramir doesn't. He asks a question or mentions something, then watches to see what kind of reaction he gets.
Notice their clothes? Boromir's gorgeous, fur-lined cloak? That big shield? In short, he dresses like a prince. Faramir simply wears a Gondorian uniform, with no extra flourishes.
When Boromir first saw the Ring, he reached to pick it up. Faramir saw it, and ordered his troops to bring Frodo to Minas Tirith.
I think most people would agree Boromir wears his heart on his sleeve--frankly, its one reason Frodo and Aragorn both knew he was a problem. Faramir is far more stoic, coming across frankly as sadder, more lonely, more private.
When making a point or trying to get what he wants, Boromir goes straight to the point. He argues with the Council. He tries to openly persuade Frodo to give up the Ring, then makes a grab for it. Yet Faramir does something much more subtle--he tests Frodo at the pool. In fact, I'd say his entire relationship with Frodo is one of testing--right up until he simply says "I think we finally understand each other."
"GOD created Man in his own image. Man, being a gentleman, returned the courtesy." -Voltaire
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